Squat-to-Row

Fast bulk

Jan 29, 2004

The art of multitasking pays off at work and at home, so why not at the gym? This squat-to-row cable exercise from Micheal A. Clark, D.P.T., president of the National Academy of Sports Medicine, involves each muscle group.

The result: You're stronger and leaner in less time.

Attach universal grips (straps with handles) to the low pulley of a cable station. Facing the weight stack, grab the handles with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and take a few steps back. With your arms straight, squat until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor, keeping your knees from going in front of your toes.

Focus on sucking your stomach in toward your spine. Stand as you pull the handles to the bottom of your rib cage, keeping your elbows in and squeezing your shoulder blades together.

The handles should reach your rib cage by the time your legs are straight. Pause, then return to the starting position.

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